Federal Fisheries Consultation with DOI and NOAA

The Department of the Interior (DOI) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recognize that subsistence practices are vital lo the life ways and culture of Alaska Native communities and people. DOI and NOAA invite you to consult on fisheries protection and restoration at in-person and virtual consultations to be held on the following dates.

The DOI and NOAA welcome all comments, and we are specifically seeking input on the following questions:
– How can federal agencies better cooperate with Alaska Native Tribes, Alaska Native Consortia, Alaska Native Organizations, Alaska Native Corporations, and subsistence users to better protect and restore fisheries that Alaska Native communities depend on?
– How has bycatch impacted fish populations and fish availability for Alaska Native communities?
– What are your suggestions for how the federal government can better address the impacts of bycatch?
– How has climate change impacted fisheries decline?
– How can the process for federal fisheries disaster declarations be improved to better account for Alaska Native subsistence needs?
– How can federal agencies better facilitate Tribal co-management of fisheries resources?

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Friday, October 7th • 1:00pm-4:00pm
Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall in Fairbanks
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3BlJLWN
Passcode: 384425